Experienced Full Stack Web Developer - PHP

Experienced Full Stack Web Developer - PHP - Hybrid Working - Salary DOE

Are you an Experienced Full Stack Web Developer with an obsession for technology? Are you looking for a challenge and a role that will advance, push and build upon your skills within a team that will support, empower and help you grow and learn? Then CLICK APPLY!

About Us:

Powered by Retail Success and well established in Birmingham, magic42 excels in delivering eCommerce web solutions and software applications. We take pride in our commitment to innovation, quality and client satisfaction so our team is at the forefront of technology.

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About the role:

Due to organic growth we are looking to enhance our development capability and hire two skilled and Experienced Full Stack Web Developers with expertise in designing and sustaining web and software applications. As integral members of our development team, you will engage with diverse tools and platforms, contributing to a range of projects such as new builds, platform migrations and integration projects to name a few.

What you’ll do:

• Full stack web and application development using a variety of tools, technologies and platforms to include Magento / Adobe Commerce, Laravel and others
• Create robust integrations tailored to different eCommerce stores and ERP systems, utilising a variety of APIs
• Collaborate with other members of the wider team to refine and prioritise new GitHub issues, ensuring that they align with project goals
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, supporting their growth and development within the project
• Work with the Client Team to aid in project planning, estimating project timelines, and assessing technical requirements.

Requirements

About YOU and your background:

• You might be a PHP developer with 5+ years of intense PHP experience OR
• You might be an experienced software engineer with 15 years of experience with a variety of languages and platforms and take pride in the code you write
• You have a progressive mindset when you work with tech and people
• You are a self-starter who is happy to create the vision, own the delivery and get code shipped
• You have the ability to work quickly and flexibly, while making good technical decisions
• You are a natural collaborator who enjoys working with the internal team but also speaking with clients to clarify technical issues
• You enjoy being a mentor and help upskill junior developers
• You are willing to embrace all aspects of working in a growing business from strategic thinking to creating processes and instigating best practices
• You have a respectable academic qualifications - A levels or equivalent or University Degree (BSc or Masters) in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Skills and Experience

• Solid experience of writing quality, readable, maintainable and scalable code - 7 years or more
• Strong full stack experience using JavaScript frameworks, such as React, Vue, AlpineJS or others
• Experience with platforms and frameworks such as Magento, Joomla, Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, Yii, CakePHP, Drupal, WordPress, etc.
• PHP development experience and related technologies (MySQL, Linux, Apache, nginx, Elasticsearch)
• Excellent problem- solving skills and attention to detail
• Expert at using git source control
• Experience with Docker and Docker Compose
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Desirable Skills and experience (Keen interest in learning and developing in this space)

• Linux systems admin exposure or experience / infrastructure / DevOps experience
• Experience with CI/CD technologies and processes
• Experience in web security
• SaaS platform experience, such as Shopify
• eCommerce knowledge and experience
• Agency experience

Benefits

• Hybrid working - primarily from home but meeting up in person a few times every month
• Latest tech and all the Software Tools you’ll need to excel
• 33 days holiday with the ability to buy up to 5 more days and additional leave for length of service
• Dedicated learning time within the working week
• Personal and professional development, official qualifications and certifications, access to online courses and learning platforms
• Life insurance
• Pension (up to 6%)
• Yearly hackathons and bi-weekly workshops
• Regular team outings and social meet ups (every month!)
• Yearly subscription to Headspace wellness application

Join Our Team:

We’d love to see a portfolio or examples of previous work demonstrating your expertise. Please click the link to apply or send your resume and examples of your work to daria.catana@magic42.co.uk.